Creighton in the News

Rural bankers economic survey index drops ABC News, Feb. 19, 2010 Rural bankers believe that a hiring drought, fear of anemic commodity prices and concern over the high cost of farming are hurting the Midwest's rural economy, according to survey results released Friday. "The softer farm economy for 2009 continues to weigh on Rural Mainstreet businesses in the region," said Creighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the survey. Read Full Story

Creighton economist says U.S. now a “bail-out” nationRadioIowa, Feb. 18, 2010 This week marks one year since passage of the federal economic stimulus package. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss isn’t celebrating the anniversary, as he says the legislation helped to create a “bail-out” nation. Read Full Story

Theater Calendar Omaha World-Herald, Feb. 18, 2010 “Dangerous Liaisons,” will show at the Creighton University Theatre Wednesday through Feb. 28. Christopher Hampton adapted a 1782 novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos for his play about Parisian high society. Read Full Story

Bluejays and Ramblers share similar problems Omaha World-Herald, Feb. 18, 2010 What do Creighton's Dana Altman and Loyola coach Jim Whitesell have in common with that little Dutch boy? Well, Altman and Whitesell have become experts this season in trying to plug holes in the dike. Plug one and another appears. Plug that one, and the old one starts to drip. Read Full Story

Creighton faces concerns at second, pitcher Omaha World-Herald, Feb. 18, 2010 In a perfect world, Mike Mutcheson would start at second base when Creighton opens its baseball season Saturday. Read Full Story

Creighton’s Neuvirth ready to return Omaha World-Herald, Feb. 18, 2010 Megan Neuvirth is expected to return to action tonight when the Creighton women’s basketball team plays at Bradley. Read Full Story